BENZENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H303, H304, H315, H319, H340, H350, H372, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Physical State Liquid Form Clear Colour Colourless Odour Aromatic H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an ignition. Material can release vapours that readily form flammable mixtures. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if ignited. May be irritating to nose, throat, and lungs. Exposure to benzene is associated with cancer (acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndrome), damage to the blood-producing system, and serious blood disorders (see Section 11). The hazard classification for this material is in accordance with the General Rules for Classification and Hazard Communication of Chemicals (GB 13690-2009).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid: Category 2. Acute oral toxicant Category 5. Skin irritation Category 2. Eye irritation Category 2A. Germ Cell Mutagen Category 1B. Carcinogen Category 1A. Specific target organ toxicant (repeated exposure) Category 1. Aspiration toxicant: Category 1. Acute aquatic toxicant Category 2. Chronic aquatic toxicant Category 3 LABEL:

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Physical H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour Health H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Blood Environmental H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. -- No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe mist / vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations

Contains

Benzene

Other physicochemical hazards

Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an ignition. Material can release vapours that readily form flammable mixtures. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if ignited.

Health hazards

May be irritating to nose, throat, and lungs. Exposure to benzene is associated with cancer (acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndrome), damage to the blood-producing system, and serious blood disorders (see Section 11).

Environmental hazards

No additional hazards. NOTE: This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use in Section 1 without expert advice. Health studies have shown that chemical exposure may cause potential human health risks which may vary from person to person.